Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit September 23, 2004, No. 04-6920 (In re Ingram)

PER CURIAM:

Walter Louis Ingram petitions for writ of mandamus. He seeks an order directing the district court to issue writ of habeas corpus.

Mandamus relief is available only when the petitioner has a clear right to the relief sought. In re First Fed. Sav. & Loan Assn., 860 F.2d 135, 138 (4th Cir.1988). Further, mandamus is a drastic remedy and should only be used in extraordinary circumstances.